Durham County Locations
Eno River State Park
4390 Old Cole Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Eno River State Park camps are located in the Cole Mill Access parking lot.
Eno River State Park is an excellent backdrop for some epic adventures, and located around 15 minutes from either downtown Durham or Hillsborough. This location offers a bit more backcountry flavor, wildlife, and hiking for campers to discover. It’s also a fantastic place to enjoy some awesome water spots on the Eno River.
West Point on the Eno City Park
5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
West Point holds a special place in the hearts of many as the original Schoolhouse location. An incredible 400-acre park located in north Durham, it combines the amazing Eno River, miles of hiking trails, cherished base camps and secret spots, and an incredible history.
Wake County Locations
Brookhaven Nature Park
5125 Berkley Street, Raleigh, NC 27614
Brookhaven Nature Park is the perfect setting for a fun and engaging experience for our younger campers. With its easy-to-follow trails, towering forests, and peaceful pond, this location offers a slightly smaller environment for children to explore and connect with nature.
Crowder County Park
4709 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Located off of Ten-Ten Road in southeastern Wake County, Crowder County Park is a gem. With the recent addition of nearly 100 acres, this combination of forest, trails, a Butterfly Garden, a Bird Garden, and Crowder pond is a place to learn about the plants and animals that make this unique park home.
Harris Lake County Park
2112 County Park Dr, New Hill, NC 27562
This 680-acre park is situated on a peninsula near the Shearon Harris Reservoir in New Hill and is convenient to Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina. Harris Lake has a great combination of forests, trails, and lakeshore making it a great place to play, hike, and enjoy our newest Schoolhouse offering — paddling a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard!
Schenck Memorial Forest
2201 State Farm Road Raleigh NC 27607
Schenck Forest, our newest location, is nestled just a short drive from downtown Raleigh. This 245-acre hidden gem features miles of trails and diverse ecosystems from hardwood forests to wetlands and creeks, providing a perfect sport for adventurous campers to build forts, hike, and explore.
Three Bears Acres
645 Beaver Dam Rd, Creedmoor, NC 27522
Between Wake Forest and Durham lies a magical forest just off of Falls Lake. The 50-acre core surrounds a larger 226 acre property that Triangle Land Conservancy protected in 2021. A diverse landscape includes habitat with birds like bobwhite quail, towering white oaks, and slippery elms surrounding miles of creeks and a large pond. We’re working hard to restore some of the infrastructure that was previously here – a toboggan run, mud kitchen, sprayground, sand pit and more. Looking for Schoolhouse plus? It’s here!
Umstead State Park — Loblolly
2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary NC 27513
Our Loblolly location is conveniently located off of I-40 in Umstead State Park between Raleigh, Cary, and Durham. Programs at this location enjoy drop off and pick up out of the main parking lot, the convenience of plumbing in the park bathrooms, and a bit more hiking. The slightly farther hikes lead our campers to amazing basecamps, natural wonders, and water spots in this gorgeous forest.
Umstead State Park — Whispering Pines
2100 North Harrison Avenue, Cary NC 27513
Our Whispering Pines location is also conveniently located off of I-40 in Umstead State Park between Raleigh, Cary, and DurhamPrograms at this location have an additional 5–10 minute drive once they enter this park. Although a bit more rustic than Loblolly (portapotties), the basecamps and creek locations are a bit closer together. Come find a marbled salamander or jack-in-the-pulpit!
Orange County Locations
Brumley Forest Nature Preserve: Private Entrance
3223 New Hope Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Brumley Family Nature Preserve offers more than 600 acres to explore at our most rustic site. A diverse landscape of mature hardwood forests, young pine groves, streams and creeks creates a rich habitat for wildlife and a picturesque setting for exploration. Located in western Orange County, just 4 miles southeast of Hillsborough and 10 miles north of Chapel Hill.